Tag: Vegetarian

1. Easy vegetarian recipes! If you think only non-vegetarian food has scrumptious options, here is a list of tantalising vegetarian recipes that will make your day. Easy to prepare and loaded with deliciousness, they will make you realize the value of vegetarianism. Who says only non-vegetarians have all the fun? 2. Vegetarian Malai Kebab Vegetarian Malai Kebab Recipe: Crunchy, healthy and delicious, prepared with paneer, milk powder, potato, rice flour and a melange of flavours, this dish is irrestible. 3. Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes Recipe: Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes…

1. Protein and its benefits Protein, also mentioned as the building block of human body is an inevitable part of growth, development, and repair. And vegetarian food, as a rich source of protein, has been recently questioned by the Indian Diabetic Association. The panel of IDA has claimed that vegetarian diets in India are 84 percent protein deficient and the reason behind the loophole is the lack of awareness among the public. 2. The study findings In a report, IDA has cited a study conducted by IMRB that says, 93…

If you are a Chinese food lover, you’d know how amazing delicacies are; and no we aren’t talking about the authentic Chinese food. Here, we are referring to the Indianised version of the Chinese cuisine. The addition of extravagant flavours in schezwan rice, noodles, vegetable and paneer make the Indo-Chinese delicacies special. Interestingly, no Chinese person would be able to identify these dishes as their own, most of which appear to be made from a mix of soya sauce, chili sauce, tomato ketchup and schezwan sauce. These dishes developed right here in our…

It makes for the best salad dressing, an excellent sandwich spread and all things good, mayonnaise has always been a great companion for dinner parties and also for times when we’re struck with sudden hunger. A dollop of creamy mayonnaise can transform a boring snack into something exciting. Before it became popular as an essential fast food ingredient, this creamy condiment was used as a dip in Spain and then its popularity slowly spread across France and other countries. It is believed that ‘Mayonnaise’ got its name from the French word ‘Moyeu’ which…

Regarded as paradise on the earth, Kashmir also offers a plethora of rich food delicacies. Kashmiri cuisine has mostly been associated with its rich meaty delicacies like Rogan Josh, Yakhni (yogurt lamb curry), matschgand (a dish of minced meatballs which is cooked in spicy red gravy), or the Goshtaba(minced mutton cooked in flavorful yogurt gravy) but the cuisine also offers numerous finger-licking vegetarian delights. Paneer Chaman or Ruangan Chaman is one such vegetarian delicacy that is as delicious and exquisite as the meaty curries. This traditional Kashmiri dish is every paneer…

Just when we thought vegetarianism was starting to be the next ‘in-trend’ thing, came the concept of vegan. With the current wave to switch to a healthier lifestyle and diet, millions of people across the globe are adopting not just vegetarian but also the vegan way of life. So what really are vegans? Vegans are vegetarians but with more diet restrictions, particularly in terms of consuming animal products. But there’s more to it. So let’s look at the differences between vegetarian and vegan – Vegans Are Vegetarian But a Lot…

Of course I make a list before I go grocery shopping but that doesn’t mean I follow it. Take for example a visit to the green grocer. I’ve got what I call my ‘don’t you dare forget to pick-up…’ things like lemons and garlic and berries for breakfast. But I come home with a lot of food that wasn’t on my list – things that catch my eye or call out to my stomach. Take the king oyster mushrooms I found the other day. I don’t see them that often…